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or !e_cju^e^_concerisJ dance performai ^^ concerts, mirr ^ K n t a t i o n s , pofctkal deb igs, theatre events and m conference m enjoyment of I ^ S c t i o n on Phase II, Stage A. began in stagehouse is April 1977Vwork on Stage B started in ApnU978 ing systems. eSriued progress on the building enabled^eIJn, Acaden rffces and classrooms arc beats* wtfy to use the center for its Crossroads 80 Con ference in October, 1980, and formal moves of facutty on Level III. It i so home for the PACadnuntv S S r s i t y offices into the center began in late office and conference rooms. Also on Lewd ID i t tin gtember. By January, 1981, the center was open Atrium Lounge, an attractive focus for the interior a for classes. The contractors were working toward the V- wing. Under the skylights and above' Lobby completion of Stage B by the end of January, 1981. the area provides informal seating, plants and natura Development of performing arts programming and accent lighting well suited for receptions am began in early 1980 with the appointment of John Dale small gatherings. Kennedy as center manager. First performance in the Level IV houses additional classrooms am Auditorium was a sellout starring actor Hal Holbrook academic and administrative offices. The SSU Presi performing his acclaimed "Mark Twain Tonight!" on dent's Office is located on Level V along with Unmet February 20. sity Relations and other administrative offices indud Today, the Public Affairs Center is an approp- ing the SSU Foundation, Institutional Research, Via riate symbol of a university whose involvement in President for Academic Affairs and Continuing Edu public affairs has led to a successful intertwining of cation. Also on this level is the George Hatmakei academic study and service to the community. The Conference Room. Public Affairs Center will enable the University and the Springfield community to grow together in a real "community of learning." DeanDeBolt, University Archivist Description Level I houses the nine-room Conference Center, the Cafeteria which seats 350, a 90-seat Restaurant, the Ticket Office and the Conference Services umce The concourse allows easy movement of peobrf^ffl e r s S ? d o u s c x h i b i t opportunities.Vehicun ^ I ^ y u d n v G t 0 t h e ™n ^trance § on the north end of the concourse - and drop passengers

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